Kelly Chandler

After 15 years of dating, Heidi and Samy tied the knot.  I was really excited for this wedding.  I met Heidi over 20 years ago through her sister Amy, a college sorority sister of mine.  Over the years Heidi has referred numerous friends my way for family portraits and weddings.  It was finally Heidi’s turn and when she asked me to document the event for her I was elated.  From the moment I met Samy, I was enchanted.  He was charming with beautiful eyes that twinkle bright blue (I’m a sucker for beautiful eyes).  Most importantly, he was adoring of his bride Heidi.  

 

Sometimes, I have to work hard to get brides and grooms to be playful and have fun….with these two the fun stuff came easily.  There was a dog bowl full of water that I removed before Heidi sat down…..but not before she cracked some jokes about how it looks like the dog went pee on the concrete. 

 

The Monte Cristo Ballroom in Everett recently opened for weddings and WOW what a treat. Fun art (that rotates so you never know what you are going to see on display), beautiful curved walls in the foyer for cocktails and a ballroom that works perfectly for the ceremony and transfers into an elegant dining room.

 

 

Heidi’s nieces and nephews and Samy’s grand-kids were all in the wedding.

 

 

 

Congratulations Heidi and Samy.  It was a long time coming…but worth the wait.